Development and implementation of Agribusiness strategies for sustainable
Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries for value addition and Technology Transfer.
Key Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities for this grade among others will entail:-
Overseeing the interpretation of applicable agriculture policies and Acts.
Developing and implementing agricultural strategies and action plans to enhance food security agenda.
Organizing implementation of agricultural activities.
Supervising performance management and legal compliance.
Advising and providing guidance on all matters in agriculture and livestock
production.
Establishing new linkages and collaborations with related institutions.
Providing leadership for optimal utilization and commercialization of all
Authority farms/Agro based centres for sustainable development.
Providing innovative agricultural solutions to enhance production.
Planning and overseeing preparation of budgets, work plans, procurement
plans for all agricultural projects.
Overseeing the supervision of staff development and performance appraisal
in the division.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, candidate must have:
A Degree in Agriculture / Agribusiness / Horticulture or any other related
field
Master’s degree in Agriculture / Livestock production / Horticulture or any relevant field
A membership to professional body
Have 8 years’ work experience in relevant field with at least 3 years in the
position of Senior Agribusiness Officer or equivalent.
